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Fly Tying Workshops and Spontaneous Combustion

 

Fly tying workshops frequently produce great new flies. That’s what happens when a group of creative folks work together to design a fly that has loads of fish appeal, as happened last Thursday evening at River Magic’s fly shop. We produced our fly of the week, the Spontaneous Combustion, a dry fly that really looks like it’s bursting into flames. The fiery quality comes from coyote body hair dyed orange.

 

Speaking of coyotes, we’ve discovered that coyote fur dyes beautifully, greatly increasing its potential as a fly tying material. This is one way we can make use of coyote pelts which are currently not worth harvesting for traditional fur markets. I’d suggest that our Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources consider dropping license requirements and all restrictions on the harvest and sale of coyote products. I’d also suggest that we try to think of other uses for coyote pelts. Controls are badly needed, as this animal’s population is currently spiralling out of control.

 

Biweekly fly tying sessions began this past Sunday evening, 6:30 pm, in Antigonish at St. James United Church (actually the top floor of the small building on the church’s east side) at the corner of Church and Main Streets in Antigonish. The photo shows Chris Marchand of Fraser’s Mills (left) and Wayne Grant of Monastery discussing fly tying techniques. Chris Marchand is the contact for this event (902) 783-2244.

 

In New Glasgow, Parker Wong, telephone (902) 752-3720, organizes fly tying workshops.

 

Spontaneous Combustion

 

Thread:                       Red 50 Denier GSP Thread

Hook:                          Mustad 94840, size 12 – 4, Partridge CS42 Bomber hook, Size 6 - 2

Tail:                             Coyote body fur dyed orange

Body Hackle:             Grizzly saddle hackle dyed orange

Body:                          Spun natural deer hair, clipped

Wing:                          Coyote body fur dyed orange, divided Wulff-style

Hackle:                       Grizzly saddle hackle dyed orange

Head:                          Red thread finished with 2 coats Anglers Corner Head Cement

 

Boil your traps …


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Chris Marchand & Wayne Grant discuss fly tying tecniques